{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Estonian","slug":"fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","podcast_index_feed_id":6698358,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005814/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b4581a111e4e1ae34788bae63606c41.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Estonian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Estonian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Estonian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Tallinn, Tartu, or Pärnu? Maybe you want to speak Estonian with your grandparents from Narva? Our podcast provides a rich blend o…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:47.119550+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358"},"episode":{"title":"Rekindling Family Bonds on Santorini's Secret Paths","slug":"rekindling-family-bonds-on-santorini-s-secret-paths","published_at":"2026-05-30T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/rekindling-family-bonds-on-santorini-s-secret-paths","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-30-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72241961/2026_05_30_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Rekindling Family Bonds on Santorini's Secret Paths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-30-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevadine tuul mängis Santorini kitsastel tänavatel, mida ääristasid lumivalged majad, kaunistatud kaskaadsete bougainvillea õitega. En: The spring breeze played along the narrow streets of Santorini, lined with snow-white houses adorned with cascading bougainvillea flowers. Et: Kristjan, kes oli kaugel Tallinnast, tundis esimest korda üle pika aja värske õhu mõju, olles viimaks perekonna seltsis. En: Kristjan, far from Tallinn, felt the effects of fresh air for the first time in ages, finally being in the company of his family. Et: Kristjan oli arhitekt ja veetnud viimased aastad karjääri üles ehitades. En: Kristjan was an architect who had spent the last few years building up his career. Et: Töörüsikas elu distantseeris teda nii vaimselt kui füüsiliselt perest, eriti tema nooremast õest Ainost. En: The grind of work had distanced him both mentally and physically from his family, especially his younger sister Aino. Et: Kevadine peretaaskohtumine Kreekas oli Kristjani viimane lootus uuesti ühendust võtta. En: This spring family reunion in Greece was Kristjan's last hope of reconnecting. Et: Kai, Kristjani vanem vend, ja Aino olid juba jõudnud hubasesse mereäärsesse majakesse, mille nad lühikeseks puhkuseks rentisid. En: Kai, Kristjan's older brother, and Aino had already arrived at the cozy seaside cottage they rented for a short vacation. Et: Esmapilgul, kui Kristjan sisenes, polnud aga seda soojust, mida ta ootas. En: At first glance, when Kristjan entered, the warmth he expected wasn't there. 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